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G881 ALE

1990 Lotus Eclat Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,951 mi
Last recorded80,951 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel56,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 ALE
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 80,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,812 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 80,811 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,806 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,755 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 80,755 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?

Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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G881 ALE is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G881 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G881 ALE registered?

G881 ALE is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G881 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G881 ALE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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